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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.12, 563.33 and 325.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.12, 563.33 and 325.20 is: 448.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.12 : 563.33 = 325.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.12/563.33 = 325.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.12x = 563.33 × 325.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.12x = 183,193.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,193.76/408.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.87

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